Habib, NadimKananovich, Alena2025-03-262025-03-262024-01-092023-12http://hdl.handle.net/10362/181345This master's thesis explores the nuanced challenges within the realm of game development outsourcing. Grounded in the theoretical foundations of IT outsourcing, the research clusters challenges into three distinct categories: market dynamics cluster, resource challenges cluster, customer characteristics cluster. With a focus on the game development sector the study delves into the landscape of this industry. Drawing from an analysis of guided interviews with thirteen high-level professionals, the thesis evaluates the significance of these challenges and their impact on diverse aspects of the outsourcing process. The research aims to contribute valuable insights to the domain of game development IT outsourcing, shedding light on the intricacies and dynamics that shape this specialized field.engEntrepreneurshipChallenges in outsourcingGame development outsourcingGame developmentTechnologyITInformstion technologyMarket dynamicsClient relationship management.master thesis203906349